"He was close, but he wasn't ready," McCarthy told the Green Bay Press Gazette. "Part of the decision not to play Randall was the surface and just the ability for lateral movements. We'll see how he is (Tuesday)."

McCarthy also revealed that injuries to linebacker Clay Matthews (undisclosed) and wide receiver Jordy Nelson (knee) aren't considered serious. Both players left the loss to Minnesota before returning to the game.

The Packers won't have to worry about the Metrodome's slick surface this weekend. The wild-card game will be played at Lambeau Field, and -- if all three players return -- Green Bay will be healthier than it has been in some time.